Notice

H2O Power Limited: application made to abstract water

Published 7 September 2018

This notice was withdrawn on

The consultation period for this application has ended. You can view current licences on the Public Registers.

Applies to England

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Details of the application

H2O Power Limited has applied to the Environment Agency for a licence.

The Environment Agency is giving notice of this application in accordance with Section 37 of the Water Resources Act 1991 and Regulation 6 of the Water Resources (Abstraction and Impounding) Regulations 2006.

The application is for a full licence to abstract water from Manchester ship canal at Eastham Locks Manchester at National Grid Reference SJ 37051 80974.

The application is to abstract water as follows:

  • 54,000 cubic metres an hour
  • 1,296,000 cubic metres a day
  • 473,353,890 cubic metres a year
  • All year.

The water will be used for hydropower and electricity production.

How to view the application

You can view the application and supporting documents, during normal office hours at the Environment Agency:

Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Latchford
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 1HT

You can view a summary of the application, during normal office hours, on the Public Register at:

Richard Fairclough House
Knutsford Road
Latchford
Warrington
Cheshire
WA4 1HT

How to comment on the application

Send any representation about this application in writing, quoting the name of the applicant and reference number NPS/WR/028630 to the Environment Agency at:

Permitting and Support Centre
Water Resources Team
Quadrant 2
99 Parkway Avenue
Sheffield
S9 4WF

Online: view and comment on the application using Citizen Space

Or by email to: PSC-WaterResources@environment-agency.gov.uk

By 5 October 2018.

For advice about how to make a representation call 03708 506 506.

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